Bundesliga 2025-2026: Freiburg vs Dortmund Prediction

Freiburg

Home Team
36%
VS

Dortmund

Away Team
38%
Draw: 26%
Over 2.5: 49%
Under 2.5: 51%
Goal: 56%
No Goal: 44%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Bayern Munich 13 12 1 0 49 9 40 37
2 RB Leipzig 13 9 2 2 28 13 15 29
3 Dortmund 13 8 4 1 23 11 12 28
4 Leverkusen 13 7 2 4 28 19 9 23
5 Hoffenheim 13 7 2 4 25 19 6 23
6 Stuttgart 13 7 1 5 21 22 -1 22
7 Ein Frankfurt 13 6 3 4 28 29 -1 21
8 FC Koln 13 4 4 5 22 21 1 16
9 Freiburg 13 4 4 5 20 22 -2 16
10 M'gladbach 13 4 4 5 17 19 -2 16
11 Werder Bremen 13 4 4 5 18 24 -6 16
12 Union Berlin 13 4 3 6 16 22 -6 15
13 Hamburg 13 4 3 6 14 20 -6 15
14 Augsburg 13 4 1 8 17 27 -10 13
15 Wolfsburg 13 3 3 7 17 23 -6 12
16 Heidenheim 13 3 2 8 12 28 -16 11
17 St Pauli 13 2 2 9 11 25 -14 8
18 Mainz 13 1 3 9 11 24 -13 6

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Freiburg

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.98
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 0.85
# Clean Sheets: 2

Dortmund

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.27
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.16
# Clean Sheets: 2

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Freiburg and Dortmund is expected to be a tightly contested affair, with Dortmund having a slight edge in the probability of winning at 38.0% compared to Freiburg's 36.0%. The odds also suggest a 26.0% chance of the match ending in a draw. With the predicted result leaning towards a low-scoring encounter, an under 2.5 goals outcome is anticipated. In the current Bundesliga standings, Dortmund holds a stronger position in 3rd place, while Freiburg is positioned at 9th.

Match Analysis

Freiburg's recent performances have been a mixed bag, with a notable 4-0 victory over Mainz at home, sandwiched between losses to Heidenheim and Bayern Munich. This inconsistency in form is reflected in their average goals scored and conceded, with 2.4 and 1.0 respectively over the last five games. Despite this, Freiburg has managed to keep two clean sheets, indicating their potential to hold firm defensively. Dortmund, on the other hand, comes into this match with a more stable recent form, securing victories against Hoffenheim and Leverkusen, and a high-scoring draw with Stuttgart. They have shown resilience in defense, conceding only 0.8 goals on average in their last five matches, while scoring 1.4 goals on average. The advanced metrics suggest Dortmund creates fewer expected goals (1.27) but maintains a solid defensive structure.

Final Prediction

Dortmund's slight edge in this matchup stems from their overall stronger league position and more consistent recent performances. Their defensive stability and ability to eke out victories against tougher opponents might give them the upper hand. A key factor to watch during the game will be Dortmund's ability to control possession and limit Freiburg's attacking opportunities, particularly given Freiburg's potential to score when on form.